Author Archives: Luana

About Luana

eQuilter.com has the largest online selection of quilt fabrics and quilting accessories. Over 1000 new products per month, are introduced in the weekly e-newsletters. 2% of sales is given to charity. Located in Boulder, Colorado. Independently owned by husband and wife (aka Mom and Pop) Luana and Paul Rubin.

Creative Nudge – Honoring an Icon

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Luana

Two days ago much of the world paused to remember Nelson Mandela, a man who has been called the last great liberator of the 20th century. World leaders came together with the South African people Tuesday, to honor the life … Continue reading →

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We Are SO Cool!

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Luana

You may have seen in the news that here in Boulder we have not only had a record-smashing week of single digit days and subzero nights….but we've also had gas and electric outages in the last 48 hours! We had … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Giving Thanks

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Luana

Isn't it interesting how consistent we can be, in terms of our taste level, and what images and colors we are drawn to? After I got back from my Polar Bear trip, it hit me like a ton of bricks … Continue reading →

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Life Happens Fast

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Luana

After speaking to 100 quilters in Winnipegearlier this week, I have a keener appreciation for those of you who don't haveaccess to a wide variety of fabrics and quilting products. It reminded me ofour original mission at eQuilter – to … Continue reading →

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Polar Bear Report from Churchill, Manitoba

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Luana

This morning I took this photo while on a helicopterride out of Churchill in Manitoba, Canada. Can you believe it? I used mytelephoto lens, shooting out the little sliding glass window in the helicopterdoor. We didn't want to get too … Continue reading →

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Hello from Polar Bear Country!

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Luana

After spending a couple days in Winnipeg withnew quilter friends at the Manitoba quilt guild, Friday I flew with ourpolar bear tour group up to Churchill on the shores of Hudson Bay. Serendipitously, Paula Nadelstern and I arrived in Winnipeg … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Two of a Kind

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Luana

It is always fun to see how 2 artists handle a similar subject in their work. Here are two photos I took at the Quilt Festival in Houston… with a motorcycle theme. On the left is Linda Anderson's … Continue reading →

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Color Trends from Palm Springs

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Luana

This week I am writing to you from Palm Springs in California, considered a mecca for Mid-Century Modern Architecture and Style. I am attending the Color Marketing Group's International Summit, and enjoying hanging out with fellow Color Passionistas. Unfortunately the … Continue reading →

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Armadillo and Kaffe Fassett Color Palette

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Luana

Tonight I am getting ready for my next trip –the Color Marketing Group's International Conference in Palm Springs,California. This is a working conference where design professionals gather to develop colorpalettes to serve as trend forecasting tools for their respectiveindustries. I'll … Continue reading →

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Fabric and Quilt Trends for FABRIC LOVERS!

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Luana

(photo above: Sophie getting ready to film a video clip in front of Reiko Nobata's "Believe II") I have literally just walked in the door from the airport from Houston, and so my official "Market Preview – Part 2" … Continue reading →

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